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5) Slide the vertical stabilizer back in place.
Using a triangle, check to ensure that the vertical
stabilizer is aligned 90º to the horizontal stabilizer.
See figure # 4 below.
Figure # 4
MOUNTING THE VERTICAL STABILIZER
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6) When you are sure that everything is
aligned correctly, mix up a generous amount of
Kwik Bond 30 Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer
to the mounting slot in the top of the fuselage and
to the sides and bottom of the vertical stabilizer
mounting area. Set the stabilizer in place and re-
align. Double check all of your measurements
once more before the epoxy cures. Hold the sta-
bilizer in place with T-pins or masking tape and
remove any excess epoxy using paper towels and
rubbing alcohol. Allow the epoxy to fully cure
before proceeding.
PARTS REQUIRED
CONTROL SURFACE
INSTALLATION
HINGE THE AILERONS
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{2} Ailerons w/Hinges
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{2} Elevator Halves w/Hinges
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{1} Rudder w/Hinges
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1) The C/A hinges have already been glued
into the two ailerons. Working with one aileron
at a time, slide the aileron and it's hinges into their
precut hinge slots in the trailing edge of the wing,
making sure the torque rod is firmly seated in the
precut hole in the leading edge of the aileron. Slide
the aileron in until it is tight against the trailing
edge of the wing. The maximum hinge gap should
be no more than 1/32”.
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2) When satisfied with the fit, remove the
aileron. Using a modeling knife, carefully remove
any excess covering material that may have over-
lapped onto the hinges. Do not cut through the
hinges!
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3) Slide a small piece of waxed paper be-
tween the aileron torque rod and the trailing edge
of the wing. See photo # 15 below.
Photo # 15
The waxed paper will prevent epoxy from
gluing the torque rod to the trailing edge of
the wing.
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4) Mix up a small amount of Kwik Bond 30
Minute Epoxy. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the
aileron torque rod. Also use a toothpick and pack
epoxy into the predrilled hole in the aileron.
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5) Slide the aileron and it's hinges into their
precut hinge slots in the trailing edge of the wing,
making sure the torque rod is firmly seated in the
precut hole in the leading edge of the aileron. With
the aileron tight against the wing, rotate the aile-
ron down about 45º. Apply six drops of Kwik
Bond Thin C/A to the exposed area of each hinge.
Allow the glue to cure for about ten minutes.
Once cured, the aileron may be stiff and difficult
to move. This is normal. Gently move the aileron
up and down about five to ten times to free it up.
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6) Repeat steps # 1 - # 5 for the second
aileron.
HINGE THE ELEVATOR HALVES
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7) The C/A hinges have already been glued
into the two elevator halves. Working with one half
at a time, slide the elevator and it's hinges into their
precut hinge slots in the trailing edge of the horizon-
tal stabilizer. Slide the elevator in until it is tight
against the trailing edge of the stabilizer. The maxi-
mum hinge gap should be no more than 1/32”.
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8) When satisfied with the fit, remove the
elevator. Using a modeling knife, carefully re-
move any excess covering material that may have
overlapped onto the hinges. Do not cut through
the hinges!
90º
VERTICAL
STABILIZER
HORIZONTAL
STABILIZER
FUSELAGE
TORQUE ROD
WAXED
PAPER
